Huhai, Meikadi Cultural and Arts Center.
Located in the Dongpu New District, Meikadi is a well-known arts venue in Huhai. Its distinctive scallop-shaped design and silvery exterior make it an eye-catching landmark along the Huangpu River.
The venue itself isn't particularly large, barely accommodating 1,500 spectators. Yet its facilities are extremely advanced; the lighting, background screens, and surround sound are all cutting-edge technology.
The most famous feature, however, is the T-shaped "Galaxy Stage" inside. Over a million Swarovski crystals are embedded in its floor, creating a dazzling display of light and shadow.
Because of this, many major brand promotions, celebrity performances, and fashion shows choose Meikadi for their events, seeking the most spectacular live effects.
Just past 7 PM, all 1,500 seats in Meikadi were filled. The atmosphere was electric, with young men and women waving rose-red light sticks and neon signs.
The entire Meikadi Center had transformed into a sea of rose-red.
Tonight's event was the Chen Fei'er fan meeting in Huhai. Every attendee was her fan, and rose-red was her official support color.
"Chen Fei'er!" "Chen Fei'er!"
Although the fan meeting wouldn't officially start for another half-hour, many fans couldn't wait. They shouted her name at the top of their lungs, creating a wave of excitement that spread throughout the venue.
The sound surged back and forth inside the hall, reaching Chen Fei'er in the backstage makeup room.
With the help of her makeup artist, she had just finished her final touches.
Chen Fei'er never liked heavy makeup. Even her light, natural look required careful attention; achieving the best on-camera effect often took considerable time.
She examined herself from every angle in the mirror and was very satisfied.
Hearing the commotion outside, she didn't feel excited or proud. Instead, she let out a soft sigh.
Today was a very special day, it was her 29th birthday.
She had called Lu Chen that morning but hadn't mentioned it. He probably forgot, so she hadn't heard a single "Happy Birthday" from him.
This left her in a slightly sour mood.
Her relationship with Lu Chen had always brought her considerable pressure, mainly because of the age difference.
Although younger-men/older-women relationships are now common, and fans generally supported the couple, the show business community was still rife with gossip. There were endless rumors, many questioning whether their relationship could last.
Chen Fei'er had confidence in Lu Chen, but breaking through the final stage of their relationship had made her feel a little insecure, things within reach are often taken for granted.
She hoped Lu Chen would treat her a bit better today, especially today, but she didn't want to tell him outright that it was her birthday. Only women would understand such a dilemma.
"Chen Fei'er!" "Chen Fei'er!"
The cheers surged again, and the passionate fans seemed unable to wait any longer.
"Get me ready to go on stage!"
Chen Fei'er decisively instructed her assistant and stood up, heading toward the exit.
She had plenty of performance experience, having hosted many fan meetings before. She knew that once fans' emotions were stirred, a long delay could cause problems, so she decided to appear early.
Fan meetings aren't concerts; the schedule is flexible.
Immediately, she entered work mode, driving away her lingering frustration and presenting herself in her best form for her Huhai fans.
Since April 20, Chen Fei'er had left Capital City for a nationwide tour, fully promoting her new album. By today, April 29, she had performed in Haijin, Jinling, Shacheng, Shenhai, Huacheng, and Hangzhou, six stops in total.
Huhai was the seventh and final stop.
Huhai has a population larger than Capital City and is undeniably the country's largest city, with immense market potential. Chen Fei'er had countless fans here, so the fan meeting was naturally arranged to be especially grand.
Tonight's fan meeting cost over a million yuan, organized by a professional event company. Fans attending had been selected by computer, gaining free entry and the chance to participate in a lottery.
"Now, please welcome our heroine of the evening, Miss Chen Fei'er!"
As the host's voice rang out, the music suddenly surged with energy, each beat hitting the audience straight in the heart. The lights inside the hall went dark, leaving only tiny sparkling lights twinkling on the T-shaped stage.
A spotlight fell, illuminating Chen Fei'er in her dazzling outfit, smiling as she stepped onto the stage.
The atmosphere inside Meikadi Center instantly reached a fever pitch. Fans shouted her name with all their might!
Rose-red light sticks were raised high, waving left and right like rolling waves across the sea.
As the lights brightened, Chen Fei'er first gave the host a warm hug: "Thank you, Tian Tian!"
The host was Tian Tian, a close friend of Chen Fei'er in the circle. She had originally been scheduled to host Chen Fei'er's fan meeting in Hangzhou, but the TV station sent her on an outdoor assignment, so she ended up hosting the Huhai event instead.
"Hello, friends in Huhai!"
Releasing Tian Tian, Chen Fei'er greeted the fans: "I'm so happy to see you all again!"
The cheers from the audience were so intense that it felt as if Meikadi Center's curved dome might be lifted right off!
For a scene like this, Chen Fei'er remained composed. She first chatted with fans about her new album, sharing the sweet, sour, and bitter moments from its production, and even told a small joke.
Once the fans' excitement had settled, she began her formal performance.
Fan meetings differ from concerts, they don't require singing many songs, but they must still meet fans' expectations. For her first song, Chen Fei'er chose a track from her new album Flower Woman.
The song was titled, Hello Tomorrow.
"Looking at how we walked away yesterday,
Waiting in the center of Destiny Square,
Those blurred shoulders,
Growing smaller the faster I ran.
Companions who once walked side by side,
Drifted apart after raising their glasses,
Only that night,
Remained deeply in my heart.
Growing up, I can only run,
I fear falling in the dark,
Hello Tomorrow smiles through tears,
The more beautiful it is, the more I fear to hold!
Every time I cry,
I run again with a smile,
Losing while still searching,
Tomorrow, your voice may be so small,
Yet it reminds me,
What courage truly is!
…"
This Hello Tomorrow was sung for the fans present, and also for Chen Fei'er herself.
On the day of her 29th birthday.
(End of chapter)
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